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The City-backed project addresses Chicago's life expectancy gap through community-centered health and wellness resources while driving economic revitalization in West Garfield Park.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced six Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $1,697,701 have been awarded to six schools in South Texas by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
The City of Bloomington Utilities, also known as CBU, announced that the bulk water station located at 3220 South Walnut Street is currently out of service due to an issue with the facility's payment system. Repairs are not expected to be completed...
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is making $60 million in initial federal funding available to rural hospital districts to create or improve community-based prevention, wellness, and nutrition prog
Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Brandy Bergeron, M.D., Shawn M. Sparrow, and Amy Townsend, M.D. to the Jefferson and Orange Counties Board of Pilot Commissioners for terms set to expire on August 22, 2027.
Small Business Month event highlights during the week of May 4

AURORA - Today, Governor Polis helped kick-off Mile High Asian Food Week, which runs from Sunday, April 26 to Sunday, May 3, 2026. Mile High Asian Food Week is a celebration of the Asian food scene that Coloradans love, including the local restaurants...
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis called on the Sheridan School District, Superintendent, and the Sheridan Educators Association to reach an agreement to get students and educators back to the classroom. If an agreement is not reached today, the Governor...
DENVER — Colorado Universal Preschool is rapidly expanding access for families across the state while building a strong and connected foundation for quality. Colorado ranks 3rd (and climbing) in the nation for preschool access for four-year-olds...
The City of Colorado Springs is now accepting applications for the 2027 Lodgers and Automobile Rental Tax (LART) Grant Program through Friday, May 22, supporting events and projects that bring visitors to the community and generate local economic impact..
On March 19th, 2026, at approximately 3:02 p.m., the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) received a call regarding a traffic crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle near the intersection of Circle Dr. and Fountain Blvd. Preliminary...
On March 22, 2026, at approximately 8:14 PM, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) received a call for service regarding a head-on traffic crash near the intersection of Briargate Boulevard and Lexington Drive. The initial report indicated that...
In accordance with Colorado law, the Colorado Springs Police Department is notifying the community that Dustin Cole Rottinghaus will be on unsupervised release and has moved to an address in Colorado Springs. Rottinghaus is a sex offender whose past...
The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) will conduct a community-wide vehicle registration enforcement surge from April 5, 2026, through April 11, 2026. Other participating agencies in focused registration enforcement that week will include the El..
Local emergency management officials today introduced a new, interactive public information map and urged residents to sign up for Peak Alerts to receive official emergency notifications. The new interactive map, available at PPROEM.com/alerts, provides..
Colorado ranks among the top states for preschool access and continues to strengthen quality across a parent choice, mixed-delivery system DENVER — Colorado Universal Preschool is rapidly expanding access for families across the state while building a...
BOULDER - Today Governor Polis, local leaders, and Resource Central unveiled a new 15-foot sculpture made of recycled hammers, bringing together art and Colorado's commitment to sustainability to celebrate and honor Earth Day. Resource Central is a...
Governor Greg Abbott today met with the Administrator of the United States Small Business Administration Kelly Loeffler to discuss Texas' partnership with the Trump Administration to help Texas small businesses and entrepreneurs succeed.